History Grades 11 - 12

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The History curriculum for Grades 11 and 12 under the CBSE board provides students with an in-depth understanding of historical events, processes, and transformations that have shaped human society. It fosters critical thinking, analytical skills, and a deeper appreciation of cultural heritage, encouraging students to explore connections between the past and the present.



Grade 11: Themes in World History

In Grade 11, the curriculum focuses on exploring significant global historical events and themes. The syllabus is divided into units, each addressing a specific era or aspect of world history.

  1. Early Societies:

    • Study of human evolution and early hunter-gatherer societies.
    • The transition to agriculture and settled life.

  2. Empires and Kingdoms:

    • Growth of urban centers, trade networks, and empire-building.
    • Case studies of Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Harappan Civilization, and others.

  3. Changing Traditions:

    • Cultural and intellectual traditions in Europe and Asia.
    • The Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Enlightenment.

  4. Industrialization and Modernity:

    • The Industrial Revolution and its socio-economic consequences.
    • Early capitalism, colonialism, and the impact on global trade.

  5. Paths to Modernization:

    • The histories of China, Japan, and Western Europe in the modern era.
    • Social movements, revolutions, and emerging nation-states.
Grade 12: Themes in Indian History

In Grade 12, the curriculum focuses on Indian history, from ancient times to the modern era, divided into three parts:

  1. Part I: Ancient India

    • Sources of ancient Indian history: archaeology, inscriptions, and texts.
    • The Harappan Civilization and early Vedic society.
    • Rise of kingdoms and empires: Mauryas and Guptas.
    • Religious traditions: Buddhism, Jainism, and Hinduism.

  2. Part II: Medieval India

    • The Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire: administration, culture, and society.
    • Regional states and cultural diversity in South India.
    • Bhakti and Sufi movements: their impact on Indian culture.

  3. Part III: Modern India

    • Colonialism and the British impact on Indian society, economy, and culture.
    • Revolt of 1857 and the Indian freedom struggle.
    • Role of leaders like Gandhi, Nehru, and Ambedkar in shaping modern India.
    • Partition and post-independence challenges.

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